The Cowboys have played preseason games abroad before, but the prospect of playing in London was absolutely appetizing to coach Jason Garrett.

“It’s a great opportunity for our organization to go over there and play and we’re going to do what we need to do logistically to play our best,” Garrett said. “It’s Wembley Stadium, for crying out loud. It’s one of the great stadiums in the world.”

Lions All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson said it will be “interesting,” to make his first trip to London. “Hopefully, it’s just not around the Thanksgiving time or the week before,” Johnson said.

“The global platform also presents a unique and special opportunity for our fans and business partners to join us in sharing the many positive stories about the city of Detroit, the state of Michigan and the Lions,” Lions president Tom Lewand said in a statement.

The Jaguars are playing four games over four seasons in London, starting on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. It will be the first regular-season trip to London for Dallas, Detroit, Atlanta and Oakland next season, when the NFL increases the number of overseas games from 2013’s two.